Planting Instructions

• Dig hole exactly the size of the container.
• Do not add anything to the planting hole, e.g. potting soil, fertilizer, manure. The fertilizer and manure can burn the new roots and damage the tree.
• Place tree without the container in the hole, with the base of the trunk 1-2" above the ground for a 3-7gal and 3-4" for 15gal+. The potting soil that the tree came in will break down and the tree will sink below the soil line if it is planted level with the ground.
• Mound dirt around the tree with the soil dug out being careful to keep the crown of the trunk exposed because soil touching the trunk may cause fungal problems.
• After planting it is okay to lightly fertilize the tree, then continue to fertilize monthly as per the fertilization instructions below.
• Water every day for the first month.
• Sprinklers alone will not be enough, as they are meant for grass and water only 1-2" deep.
• A thorough soaking every other day with sprinklers should be sufficient if on the days the sprinklers do not come on, you water the tree by hand.
• After the first month, water well about twice a week and sprinklers should be sufficient if they come on three times a week.
• If the tree looks dry, sprinklers are not enough, additional watering is needed.
• We recommend you fertilize every month with our specially blended 8-3-9 with micronutrients that is available in 50lb bags at the nursery for $20. Monthly fertilizing provides a constant nutrient supply to the trees which promote better growth.
  
  *If you do not intend to plant your tree in the ground immediately, please make sure to water it daily.*

Accelerated Growth Plan

• Fertilize monthly with any good palm food or our specially blended 8-3-9 fertilizer with minor elements package. Use 1/2 lb. per 1" of trunk caliper, around the drip line.
• Foliar spray with a 20-20-20 every 3-4 months if needed.

Optional
(If you have any issues)

• Calcium Nitrate; Nutricote 17-17-17 six month time release; Triple Super Phosphate; Milorganite; Sulfur
• To wake your trees out of dormancy. In March: Calcium Nitrate & Triple Super Phosphate 1/2 pound per 1 inch trunk. Spread 3' radius.
• If you are only in Florida for the winter and will be away for a few months. In April: Nutricote six month - 1 pound per 1" trunk. Spread 3' radius.
• If your Citrus fruits are dry on the inside. In October: 1 pound wettable Sulfur. Spread 3' radius. We sell a 50lb bag of Tigereye pelletized granular Sulfur for $25.

Recommended Sprays
Apply Sprays As Per Directions on Label

• Copper Fungicide - For Fungus and Bacterial Problems, We suggest spraying Citrus monthly and spraying mangoes when they are blooming for a better fruit set- Home Depot
• Sevin (liquid) - For Eating, Biting, Chewing Insects - Home Depot
• Volk Oil - For Scale - Can burn the leaves if sprayed when it's hot out - Home Depot
• Sulfur - Powdery and Downy mildew control - Home Depot
• Bayer Advanced (systemic) - Leaf Miner, Mites, other pests - Home Depot